Social media can be an important way for your child to interact with friends and peers. But as more younger teens and even children create their own profiles on Insta, TikTok, Snapchat and Discord, it's time to ask: Is social media bad for our kids?
Parents used to be worried about too much screen time affecting cognitive development, but now we're asking just how bad social media is for our children's mental health. Alarming figures from Ofcom reveal that children as young as five are accessing content on social media now and as many as 80% of 8-17-year-olds use social media apps.
